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RegTech
SmartStream RDU launches SFTR security reference data service
Gathering data required under SFTR could prove to be a headache for most firms.
New challenger bank Zenus picks NICE Actimize AML tech
The bank wants a cloud-focused financial crime strategy.
Delta Capita and DTCC Collaborate on SFTR Testing
Delta will make the test pack available to DTCC to test its own SFTR matching and reporting service prior to launch.
Banking Technology September 2019 issue out now
Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
Swift launches new API standard for open banking innovation
Universal API standards will speed up open banking.
Indonesian FSA launches online register to monitor fintechs
The platform will grow business through OJK’s innovation hub.
Railsbank raises $10m to expand into Southeast Asia and beyond
The open banking platform has opened an office in Singapore.
Cyber landscape, threats and trends in financial services
Investment in emerging technologies is likely to be a key theme next year.
Distributed compliance is the key to banks increasing CDD and KYC challenges
We must we re-imagine risk management and compliance.
Banking Technology Awards 2019: entry deadline extended
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Banking Technology Awards 2019: last working day to submit your entries!
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White paper: Digitalisation, automation, coverage, timeliness and reliability
Challenges regarding the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) regarding tax matters summarised.
Big gains in the cloud, especially for small banks
But will putting our data in the cloud put our data at risk?
Tink tells NCA companies “are not ready” for PSD2
The letter also asks for “stronger industry collaboration” with TPPs.
Identitii secures second licence with HSBC
Identitii will provide the bank with its Overlay+ platform.
SMBC chooses Exiger AI compliance solution
Exiger promises SMBC it will boost its operational efficiency by more than 80%.
Israeli government to fast-track fintech and blockcain licences
Around 2,000 fintech and blockchain companies are currently seeking licences.
DSB reveals “significant appetite” for data quality and cybersecurity analysis
The DSB will create the new part-time role of Chief Information Security Officer.
Thomson Reuters launches global regtech competition
The contest seeks legal, tax and regulatory solutions.
EBA Outsourcing Guidelines or Operational Resilience – which to prioritise?
Operational resilience (OpRes) is the new, grown up way of regulating the financial sector.
Top fintech stories this week – 9 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Beynd scores $2m seed round
The company uses its own software to onboard its customers.
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Elevator Ventures invest in RegTech platform kompany.com
kompany combines AI, robotic process automation and blockchain technology.
Nasdaq uses AI to root out stock-market abuse
It detects irregular trading patterns and alerts officials according to machine-learning.
The importance of specialised standard software for MAD/MAR compliance
Experience and insights from three years of practical use.
Volkswagen Bank relies on BearingPoint’s regtech
The bank is also outsourcing its data warehouse supply chain.
SquareBook wins FCA approval to offer IPO services
The company hopes to tackle conflicts of interest in the IPO process.
Moody’s acquires fintech RiskFirst
The acquisition will boost Moody’s Analytics’ offering.
Banking Technology Awards 2019 are open for entries
The Early Bird 10% discount deadline is 31 July 219, the awards close for entries on 31 August 2019
AcadiaSoft announces technology partnership with CloudMargin
The firms collaborate to provide an industry solution for uncleared margin rules.
Omni chooses TruNarrative to combat financial crime
The POS consumer credit company was seeking a future-proof solution.
Konsentus partners with Carta Worldwide for PSD2 compliance
The firm offers real-time TPP identity and regulatory checking services.
Dos and don’ts of sanction screening
Regulators seek to send a strong message to financials if they drop the ball on sanctions screening.
Borgun adopts TruNarrative MLM platform
The solution will reduce onboarding time for new clients.
F-Secure Countercept wins €2m deal
The deal enables it to defend a major European enterprise customer.
Kaleyra and Epiphany join forces on open banking
It enables the two to jointly support banks with PSD2 compliance.
China Merchants Bank picks OneSumX for regulatory reporting
The bank claims that Wolters Kluwer offers unrivalled expertise.
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